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• Romantic period in music: 1820-1910

  • Cultural movement emphasizing emotion, imagination, individualism, and freedom of expression
  • Characteristics evident in music, art, and literature of the era
  • Nationalism incorporated in music, expressing patriotism and pride in one's nation or culture
  • Musical compositions of the era portray literature, history, emotions, and nature
• Genres of music popular during the Romantic period:

  • Violin and strings music
  • Piano music
  • Program music
• Famous composers under Violin and Strings music:

  • Frederick Chopin
• Frederick Chopin:

  • Known as the poet of the piano
  • Born on March 1, 1810, in Zelazova, Poland
  • Composed polonies at age seven
  • Studied piano at Warsaw Conservatory
  • Music influenced by folk music
  • Made extensive use of piano pedal
  • Compositions characterized by beautiful tone, rhythmic flexibility, grace, and elegance
• Famous compositions by Frederick Chopin:

  • Balad
  • Etude
  • Mazurka
  • Nocturne
  • Polonies
  • Prelud
  • Waltz
  • Impromptu
  • Skirtzo
  • Sonata
• Famous composers under Piano music:

  • Franz Liszt
  • Robert Schumann
• Franz Liszt:

  • Known for virtuosity
  • Composed symphonic poems, piano transcriptions of operas and symphonies
  • Technically challenging piano compositions
• Famous piano works of Franz Liszt:

  • La Campanella
  • Liebestraum No. 3
  • Hungarian Rhapsodies
  • Un Sospiro
  • Sonata in B minor
• Robert Schumann:

  • Combined music and words beautifully
  • Composer and music critic
  • Founded a music journal in 1834
  • Wrote under pseudonyms Yusubus and Florestan
• Famous piano works of Robert Schumann:

  • Abeg Variations
  • David's Bundler
  • Dance Carnival
  • Fantasy
  • Stock Chrysler Jana
  • Kinder Zenin
• Famous composer under Program music:

  • Hector Berlioz
• Hector Berlioz:

  • French romantic composer
  • Born on December 11, 1803
  • Known for Symphony Fantastic
  • Symphony Fantastic tells the story of a young musician's hallucinations
• Famous composer under Program music:

  • Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
• Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky:

  • Born on May 7, 1840
  • Known for ballet music
  • Composed haunting melodies and used folk music in symphonic works
• Famous compositions of Tchaikovsky:

  • Swan Lake
  • Sleeping Beauty
  • The Nutcracker
  • Romeo and Juliet
  • 1812 Overture
  • Symphony No. 2
  • Symphony No. 6 (Pathetic)
  • Piano Concerto No. 1
• Famous composer under Program music:

  • Camille Saint-Saëns
• Camille Saint-Saëns:

  • Known for elegant, polished music
  • Born on October 9, 1835
  • Composed over 300 works in various genres
• Generalization of Romantic music:

  • Western music composed in the late 18th to 19th century
  • Composers expressed passion and emotions through their works
  • Music became increasingly popular among the middle class
• The Romantic period in music lasted from 1820 to 1910
• Characteristics of the Romantic period include:

  • Stress on emotion, imagination, individualism, and freedom of expression
  • Nationalism was also incorporated, emphasizing patriotism and pride in one's nation or culture
• Musical compositions of the Romantic period often portrayed literature, history, emotions, and nature
• Genres of music popular during the Romantic period:

  • Violin and strings music
  • Piano music
  • Program music
• Famous composers and their works under Violin and Strings music:
• Famous composers and their works under Piano music:

  • Frederick Chopin:
  • Known as the poet of the piano
  • Composed polonies at age seven
  • Made extensive use of piano pedal in his compositions
  • Franz Liszt:
  • Known for virtuosity
  • Composed symphonic poems and piano transcriptions
  • Some famous works include La Campanella and Hungarian Rhapsodies
  • Robert Schumann:
  • Combined music and words beautifully
  • Wrote over one hundred art songs and orchestral music
• Famous composer under Program music:

  • Hector Berlioz:
  • Known for Symphony Fantastic
  • Used tone color as a basic part of his musical language
• Famous composer under Program music:

  • Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky:
  • Known for ballet music like Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, and The Nutcracker
• Famous composer under Program music:

  • Camille Saint-Saëns:
  • Known for elegant and polished music
  • Composed Carnival of the Animals and Danse Macabre
• Generalization of Romantic music:

  • Western music composed from the late 18th to the 19th century
  • Composers expressed imagination and passion through their works
  • Ludwig van Beethoven bridged classical and Romantic music by expressing emotions